How Pet Owners Can Choose the Perfect Shelving Unit

Living with pets means looking at furniture from their point of view as well as your own. A shelf at the height of a wagging tail, or a gap a cat sees as a staircase, can turn a handsome unit into a daily problem. This guide explains how pet owners can choose shelving that keeps animals safe and still looks good after years of family life. We begin with watching how your pet uses the room, then explain why stability and wall fixing come first. Cat owners will find advice on climbing, precarious displays, glass shelves and scratching, while dog owners can read about tail height, closed lower storage and durable legs and edges. We compare finishes for how well they cope with fur and paw prints, list common hazards to keep out of reach, from certain houseplants to cables, and share placement tips and ideas for building handy pet storage into your shelving....